Ladies in the News Honoree
Meagan Taylor is a lifelong advocate for criminal justice reform, a calling that has led her to serve as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma County Diversion Hub. After graduating from the Oklahoma City University School of Law, she began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney. Her experience litigating misdemeanor, general felony, and diversion court cases deepened her passion for alternatives to incarceration that prioritize community and family restoration.
Meagan’s dedication to transforming systemic inequities inspired her to join a team at the Arnall Family Foundation that developed and launched a one-stop shop for diversion services in Oklahoma County. Launched in 2020, Diversion Hub provides life-stabilizing resources and services for justice-involved individuals. Meagan guided a team of case managers and justice navigators who provided comprehensive services and trauma-informed care to those impacted by the criminal legal system.
Under Meagan’s leadership as the Executive Director, Diversion Hub has expanded its programs to include Misdemeanor Diversion Program, Probation Compliance, Court-Ordered Outpatient Program, and case management for OK County Treatment Courts. Meagan’s commitment to enhancing partnerships has enabled Diversion Hub to connect clients to resources such as mental health and substance use treatment, job training, clothing, government assistance, ID assistance, and housing. She is devoted to advancing community equity by building a more just and humane criminal legal system. Meagan aims to transform OK County into a role model for other counties throughout the state.